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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.07, 3,111.30 and 1,260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.07, 3,111.30 and 1,260.21 is: 1,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.07 : 3,111.30 = 1,260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.07/3,111.30 = 1,260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.07x = 3,111.30 × 1,260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.07x = 3,920,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,891.37/2,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.70

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